Saturday 31 July, 2010 latest: 

In-depth analysis of the issues affecting the global chemical markets

Privatization collapses in Poland

A sense of disbelief pervades Poland as the country's agency stands accused of unrealistic expectations on pricing and the process breaks down once...

ICIS REACH Group

ICIS Reach Group

Reach will hit the chemical and downstream industries hard from May 2010. The ICIS Reach Group is a support group designed to help you understand the threats and opportunities Reach offers your business.

Join our ICIS Reach Conversations

Our conversations will help you understand key REACH issues.
Watch Geert Dancert of ECHA explain Reach registration compliance
Does industry have itself to blame for REACH?
How much will it cost?
How well do people understand Reach


ICIS and REACHReady helping you with Reach
ICIS is collaborating with REACHReady, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the UK Chemical Industries Association, who can help you to navigate through the legislation. REACHReady offers a confidential, comprehensive and cost-effective "one-stop shop" service.For more REACHReady information...

Blogs

Paul Hodges - Chemicals & the Economy Blog

Chemicals & the Economy Blog

Paul Hodges looks behind today's headlines and studies key influencers shaping the chemical industry over the next 12-18 months. He takes a closer look at oil prices, economic growth and the environment among other things, along with some light-hearted banter along the way.

Barbara Ortner - Chemicals Confidential Blog

Chemicals Confidential Blog

Take a look at the off-beat side of reporting on the global chemicals industry with Barbara Ortner who reports from key industry events and behind the scenes at training sessions across three continents by clicking on to ICIS Chemicals Confidential.

Doris De Guzman - Green Chemicals

Green Chemicals

Will Green Chemistry save the world or is it hype? Doris de Guzman examines alternative processing, new technology, R&D and other sustainability initiatives aimed at preventing pollution; replacing ingredients; and using renewable feedstocks in Green Chemistry.

Chemical Intelligence

Comprehensive information about key groups of chemicals and over 50 individual chemicals 

Information on chemical prices, uses and outlook, process technologies, plants and projects. Search chemical intelligence...

Company Intelligence

Information on over 100 key chemical companies including BASF, Dow Chemical and Shell 

An overview of main activities, structure, strategy and financial highlights plus links to recent stories relating to the company. Search company intelligence...

ICIS news TV

Updates through the day from our global editorial centres.

ICIS Pricing

Chemical price benchmarks for the global petrochemical, fertilizer and oil industries

Trusted by both sellers and buyers, ICIS pricing provides you with independent, objective and up-to-the-minute pricing and market intelligence. Get the latest prices...

NEW European Polypropylene Margin Report

The newly launched report complements the polypropylene price report. It offers an authoritative and independent measure of producer cash costs and cash margins.. Request a free sample report...

Free White Paper - New Update

Free whitepaper'Budgeting for the New Normal' - The free must-read white paper on the outlook for the chemical industry. Fully updated (June 2010). Download the free whitepaper here...

Water for the World - Japan shares its expertise

Water publication front coverJapanese chemical and engineering companies are focusing on improving the world’s access to supplies of drinking water. Read about their strategies and the technology used in the latest special publication from The Chemical Daily and ICIS Chemical Business
Read the publication here>>

ICIS pricing fertilizers


Track the global market using the ICIS fertilizers portfolio

Our reports for the fertilizer markets keep you updated with the latest price assessments, news and market analysis for fertilizer commodities including nitrogen, ammonia, sulphur, phosphates and potash. View our reports and search fertilizer news stories...

ICIS Heren


Expert providers of energy market intelligence

ICIS Heren is the market leading information service provider for gas, liquefied natural gas, power and carbon market intelligence. Our reports provide news, analysis, benchmark price assessments and indices. View our list of reports...

ICIS Training

ICIS training courses bring clarity and focus to understanding the petrochemical industry

Understand the key concepts and the fundamentals that drive global petrochemical markets:  increase your knowledge of the business and understand the bigger picture. Find out more...

ICIS Conferences


Join us at the 7th ICIS Middle Eastern Base Oils & Lubricants conference on 12th - 13th October 2010 in Dubai to explore the current market trends, and get the latest industry insight and analysis on what the future holds for the region. Book before 21st July to save US$300 off the standard delegate rate.

Plants and Projects

A worldwide listing of the main industrial bulk chemical plants and projects

Information available includes plant capacity, plant status and the plant owner contact details. Search for plants and projects...

About ICIS

Here's a short video that gives a taste of what we do at ICIS